4 The Editorial Staff of Dianoia: The Undergraduate Philosophy Journal of Boston College would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the following individuals for their assistance in making this issue of Dianoia possible: Nancy Adams, BC Libraries Mary Crane, Institute for the Liberal Arts RoseMarie DeLeo, Philosophy Susan Dunn, Center for Centers Rev. Gary Gurtler, S.J., Philosophy Department Peter Marino, Center for Centers Cherie McGill, Philosophy Department Jane Morris, BC Libraries Dermot Moran, Philosophy Department Paula Perry, Philosophy Department Christopher Soldt, Media Technology Services Eileen Sweeney, Philosophy Department Rev. Ronald Tacelli, S.J., Philosophy Department We would also like to thank Rev. Dr. Ronald Tacelli, S.J., of the B.C. Philosophy Department, for his invaluable assistance as our advisor. Thomas Lombardo, Jordan Pino, and the Issue IV editorial board also deserve a word of thanks for their work towards inaugurating this important journal, after its brief hiatus. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS